While hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting, several have also been subject to human rights violations, says Amnesty International. Read more »

Senegalese singer Baaba Maal has appealed for international aid and called on the government to come up with a quick response plan to the unfolding hunger situation. Read more »

The regional bloc, with the support of the African Union and the United Nations, will deploy troops to the country to ensure defence and security sector reform. Read more »

Despite a 3-1 defeat by Nigeria's Warri Wolves, the wounded Leopards retaliated with a 2-0 revenge victory, which enabled them to continue their Orange CAF Confederation Cup ... Read more »

West African mediators entered crisis talks with Guinea-Bissau's former governing party to resolve the political crises in Mali and Guinea Bissau. Read more »

Several aid agencies have stepped up efforts to provide lifesaving health care, much-needed food and clean water to people who have been uprooted by the ongoing conflict. Read more »

There are fears that the population may react violently after fighters from a religious sect desecrated the tomb of a saint in the northern city of Timbuktu. Read more »

Ivorian international Didier Drogba admits his historic strike for his club Chelsea in their 2-1 FA Cup final win over Liverpool was exactly the kind of memorable moment that makes ... Read more »

Coup leaders say they have defeated a counter-coup attempt following clashes with forces loyal to ousted president Amadou Toumani Toure. Read more »

Coup leaders have released the country's prime minister and interim president after extreme pressure from the West African bloc. Read more »